Question 1

In Rawls' principles of justice, equal opportunity was preceded over by
A)basic equal liberties
B)basic rights
C)equal benefits
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

In Rawls' theory of justice, the principle of equal basic liberties takes precedence over the principle of fair equality of opportunity and the difference principle. This means that ensuring equal basic liberties for all is the primary concern, before addressing issues of opportunity or distribution of benefits.

Question 2

The Idea of Justice was written by
A)Popper
B)Harrier
C)Amartya Sen
D)Nehru

Accepted Answer

"The Idea of Justice" is a book written by Amartya Sen, an Indian economist and philosopher, who was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 1998 for his contributions to welfare economics and social choice theory.

Question 3

Democracy is derived from Greek words, 'demos' and
A)Cracy
B)Kratos
C)Korinth
D)Krates

Accepted Answer

Democracy is derived from the Greek words 'demos,' meaning people, and 'kratos,' meaning power or rule. Thus, 'democracy' essentially means the rule or power of the people.

Question 4

In popular democracy, the ultimate authority rests with the
A)people
B)council of minister
C)legislature
D)court

Accepted Answer

In a popular democracy, the ultimate authority rests with the people, as they have the power to elect their representatives and make decisions through referendums or other forms of direct participation.

Question 5

Who defined democracy as, "Government of the people, by the people, for the people"?
A)Thomas Jefferson
B)Gandhi
C)John Adams
D)Abraham Lincoln

Accepted Answer

This definition of democracy was given by Abraham Lincoln during his famous Gettysburg Address in 1863.

Question 6

The method of direct democracy is based on
A)selective franchise
B)universal adult franchise
C)initiative
D)referendum

Accepted Answer

The answer of The method of direct democracy is based...

Question 7

Direct democracy still prevails in
A)Russia
B)USA
C)Switzerland
D)China

Accepted Answer

Switzerland is known for its system of direct democracy, where citizens have the right to vote on laws and policies directly, rather than through elected representatives. This is most evident in their frequent referendums and popular initiatives.

Question 8

Which was the first country in which all women had the right to vote?
A)Australia
B)India
C)New Zealand
D)Switzerland

Accepted Answer

New Zealand was the first country to grant all women the right to vote in 1893, well ahead of many other countries.

Question 9

In 2011, who became the most recent country to grant women's suffrage
A)Saudi Arabia
B)UAE
C)North Korea
D)Cuba

Accepted Answer

In 2011, Saudi Arabia granted women the right to vote and run for office, marking a significant milestone in the country's history towards gender equality. This change was announced by King Abdullah and was implemented in the 2015 local elections.

Question 10

Vilfredo Pareto discussed the elitist theory of democracy in his book
A)The Ruling Class
B)The Mind and Society
C)Political Parties
D)Politics

Accepted Answer

Vilfredo Pareto discussed the elitist theory of democracy in his book "The Mind and Society."

Question 11

Who wrote the book, The Ruling Class to explain elitist theory of democracy?
A)Mosca
B)Michaels
C)Whitehall
D)Signur

Accepted Answer

Gaetano Mosca wrote "The Ruling Class" (Elementi di Scienza Politica), where he explains the elitist theory of democracy, focusing on the idea that a structured minority of elites will always rule over the disorganized majority.

Question 12

Robert Michels in his book Political Parties developed
A)Iron law of oligarchy
B)Supremacy of Elite
C)Class divisions
D)Game Theory

Accepted Answer

Robert Michels developed the concept of the "Iron Law of Oligarchy" in his book "Political Parties," which posits that all forms of organization, regardless of how democratic they are at the start, will eventually and inevitably develop oligarchic tendencies.

Question 13

The book, Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy was written by
A)Jackson
B)Karl Mannheim
C)Joseph Schumpeter
D)Anthony Downs

Accepted Answer

Joseph Schumpeter is the author of "Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy," a seminal work in which he explores the economic and social dynamics of capitalism and its relationship to democracy.

Question 14

Which of the following is the characteristic of elite theory of democracy?
A)proletariat revolution
B)the majority rule over the minority
C)the minority are suppressed by the majority class
D)the minor dominant class ruled over the majority mass

Accepted Answer

Elite theory of democracy posits that a small, minority group of individuals (the elite) hold the most power and thus govern or heavily influence governance, rather than the majority or the populace at large. This contrasts with concepts like majority rule or proletariat revolution, which are associated with other political theories.

Question 15

According to elitist theory, the role of people is to choose their rulers from
A)competing elites
B)the mass
C)the aristocrats
D)the working class

Accepted Answer

Elitist theory posits that a small, privileged group holding significant power makes the most important decisions. This group comes from competing elites, among whom the general population chooses their leaders.

Question 16

For the Marxist, the elite theory is the justification and defendant of the capitalism under
A)consociational democracy
B)social democracy
C)distributive democracy
D)liberal democracy

Accepted Answer

Elite theory is often associated with liberal democracy in Marxist critiques, as it is seen as a system that justifies and defends capitalist interests by allowing elites to maintain power and influence over political and economic structures.

Question 17

Pluralist theory of democracy believes in
A)monarchical rule in a given society
B)political system controlled by single authority
C)political system where there is more than one centre of power
D)promotion of communism for the mass majority

Accepted Answer

Pluralist theory of democracy posits that power is distributed among multiple groups, meaning there is more than one center of power, allowing for a more equitable representation of diverse interests within a society.

Question 18

"Who Governs? Power and Democracy in an American City", the study published in 1961 was associated with
A)Robert Dalh
B)Irving
C)Macpherson
D)None of the above

Accepted Answer

"Who Governs? Power and Democracy in an American City" is a seminal book by Robert Dahl, published in 1961, which explores the dynamics of power and democracy in New Haven, Connecticut, challenging the dominant pluralist view of American politics at the time.

Question 19

Rethinking Democracy was written by
A)Rajeev Bhargava
B)Atul Kohli
C)C.P. Brambri
D)Rajni Kothari

Accepted Answer

"Rethinking Democracy" is a work by Rajni Kothari, who is known for his contributions to political science, particularly in the context of Indian democracy.

Question 20

Identities and Rights: Aspects of Liberal Democracy in India was written by
A)Gurpreet Mahajan
B)Kohli
C)Vinay Kumar
D)Partha Chaterjee

Accepted Answer

"Identities and Rights: Aspects of Liberal Democracy in India" was authored by Gurpreet Mahajan, who is a prominent political scientist and academician.

Quiz 10: Concepts of Justice and Democracy

In Rawls' principles of justice, equal opportunity was preceded over by

The Idea of Justice was written by

Democracy is derived from Greek words, 'demos' and

In popular democracy, the ultimate authority rests with the

Who defined democracy as, "Government of the people, by the people, for the people"?

The method of direct democracy is based on

Direct democracy still prevails in

Which was the first country in which all women had the right to vote?

In 2011, who became the most recent country to grant women's suffrage

Vilfredo Pareto discussed the elitist theory of democracy in his book

Who wrote the book, The Ruling Class to explain elitist theory of democracy?

Robert Michels in his book Political Parties developed

The book, Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy was written by

Which of the following is the characteristic of elite theory of democracy?

According to elitist theory, the role of people is to choose their rulers from

For the Marxist, the elite theory is the justification and defendant of the capitalism under

Pluralist theory of democracy believes in

"Who Governs? Power and Democracy in an American City", the study published in 1961 was associated with

Rethinking Democracy was written by

Identities and Rights: Aspects of Liberal Democracy in India was written by